"What stood out was their impatience. They wanted to move faster in using AI to strengthen their innovation capabilities. That makes perfect sense. This generation began university when ChatGPT launched in 2022. They now account for roughly half of all ChatGPT usage, applying it to everything from research to better decision-making in knowledge-intensive work. Yet the greater opportunity lies in a new generation of AI-native professionals entering the workforce equipped for how technology is transforming roles, teams, and leadership."
"One of the first tangible benefits of generative AI is that it allows individual contributors to take on tasks once handled by managers. Research by Harvard Business School found that access to Copilot increased employee productivity by 5% in core tasks. As productivity rises and hierarchies flatten, early-career employees using AI are empowered to focus on outcomes, learn faster, and contribute at a higher level."
Early-career employees born into the ChatGPT era are using generative AI extensively, driving faster innovation and representing roughly half of ChatGPT usage. Generative AI tools enable individual contributors to perform tasks formerly done by managers, raising productivity and flattening hierarchies. Business impact depends on aligning individual AI-driven gains with team goals through transparency, alignment, and accountability. Clear, measurable goals across all levels support team objectives and turn goals into ongoing dialogues that accelerate learning and contribution. Leaders must be open about objectives to build accountability, enable feedback, and harness AI-enabled capabilities for collective outcomes.
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